Can you hide apps on iPhone? Know here

You can now utilise a handy iOS feature that hides apps from visibility without permanently deleting them if you want to arrange your home screen or even hide a few embarrassing apps.

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Hiding Apps on iPhone with iOS 14

  • Long press on the spot on your screen that is empty.
  • Tap the app page dot icons at the bottom of the screen when the widgets begin to jiggle. Then, your screen will show all of your app's pages.
  • To uncheck the box next to the app page you want to conceal, click its checkmark-containing circle.
  • To save your changes, tap Done in the top right corner.

Following these steps will help you hide apps on your iPhone with the latest iOS 14 update.


iPhone 14 price cheaper in these countries than India
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In India, the base model of iPhone 14 starts at Rs 79,900 before applying discounts.


In India, the base model of iPhone 14 starts at Rs 79,900 before applying discounts.
Starts at $799 or Rs 63,601.


Starts at $799 or Rs 63,601.
Starts at CAD 1099 or Rs 67,068.


Starts at CAD 1099 or Rs 67,068.
Starts at JPY 1,19,800 or Rs 67,000.


Starts at JPY 1,19,800 or Rs 67,000.
Starts at SGD 1299 or Rs 73,893.


Starts at SGD 1299 or Rs 73,893.
Starts at AED 3,399 or Rs 73,711.


Starts at AED 3,399 or Rs 73,711.
Starts at RM 4,199 or Rs 73,922.


Starts at RM 4,199 or Rs 73,922.
Starts at A$1399 or Rs 76,312.


Starts at A$1399 or Rs 76,312.
Starts at CNY 5,999 or Rs 69,000.

Starts at CNY 5,999 or Rs 69,000.


Unhiding Apps on Your iPhone

You can unhide apps on your iPhone by following the same steps as Hiding Apps on Your iPhone. The only change is that you must check off the hidden app page to unhide it.

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Accessing the Hidden Apps on iPhone

  • You can access a hidden app on your iPhone using the Search feature. Just type in the name of the app in the Search bar.
  • You can also access a hidden app through Siri on your iPhone. Activate the Siri voice command by long pressing the Side button and say, "Open <Name of hidden app>."
  • You can also use the App Library to find the hidden app on your iPhone.


FAQs


How to hide apps on iPhones without iOS 14?

You can hide apps on iPhones without iOS 14 by creating folders for apps.

Will apps be uninstalled if I hide them?

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No, you can still access hidden apps on your iPhone.
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